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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Guangzhou, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
All 7 airlines on the Shanghai — Guangzhou route operate on a daily basis: China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, and Shenzhen Airlines fly every day.
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The Shanghai — Guangzhou route is served by a wide range of airlines: 6 in total, including 9 Air, Spring Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Hainan Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Shenzhen Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $74. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
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Shanghai — Guangzhou
06/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AQ1006
starting at $74
Shanghai — Guangzhou
06/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AQ1006
starting at $75
Shanghai — Guangzhou
06/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AQ1006
starting at $75
Shanghai — Guangzhou
06/27/2026
Departure
Direct flight
AQ1006
starting at $77
Shanghai — Guangzhou
09/17/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8929
starting at $78
Shanghai — Guangzhou
09/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8931
starting at $78
Shanghai — Guangzhou
06/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8929
starting at $78
Shanghai — Guangzhou
06/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8835
starting at $79
Shanghai — Guangzhou
09/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8929
starting at $79
Shanghai — Guangzhou
09/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
9C8931
starting at $79
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $106
Spring Airlines
Every day
starting at $74
Juneyao Airlines
Every day
starting at $104
Hainan Airlines
Every day
starting at $100
China Southern Airlines
Every day
starting at $158
Air China
Every day
starting at $119
Shenzhen Airlines
Every day
starting at $94
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou departs on 06/10/2026, is operated by 9 Air and costs $74
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou departs on 06/04/2026, is operated by 9 Air and costs $140
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Guangzhou takes 2h 10m
There are direct flights on this route 4 days a week: Mo, We, Th, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Guangzhou is 1187km (736 miles). The average flight duration is 2h 34m. There are 469 direct flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou. Shanghai and Guangzhou are in the same time zone. Flights from Shanghai begin at 6:45 AM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 11:05 PM
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Guangzhou according to data for the last 48 hours costs $74
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Guangzhou is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou can be found flying in these months: June, September, October.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Guangzhou start from 2 hours 10 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Guangzhou: 9 Air, Spring Airlines
The minimum one-way ticket price from Shanghai to Guangzhou is $74 (June 2026), while the maximum is $109 (December 2026). On average, a ticket costs $93–$96.
The price trend from Shanghai to Guangzhou resembles a smile: costs drop, bottom out, then recover. Knowing this, you can pick dates with the best prices.
Prices fall from July 2026 to October 2026 (23%), then rise from October 2026 to January 2027 (+33%). The best period is September 2026–October 2026 ($80), the most expensive is December 2026–January 2027 ($108).
The best time to buy is September 2026–October 2026, when prices are at their lowest. This can save you up to 26% compared to the expensive months (December 2026–January 2027).
Monthly price variation is 13.7%. On this route, your departure date noticeably affects the cost, and choosing wisely can lead to real savings.